Extreme sports have taken off in a big way over the last twenty years. However, quite a few people object to these dangerous sports, highlighting the risk of accident.

     It goes without saying that extreme sports are becoming more and more popular nowadays. Nevertheless, these sports are considered rather dangerous and it is difficult to understand why people risk their lives.

     As for me, I can understand people who are addicted to risky sports like bungee jumping, parachuting, skydiving, rafting  and so on First of all, they try extreme sports for thrill  and excitement. They just want to experience something new than their normal lives can offer. They  want adventure. Besides, risky sports  enable   people  to cope with fears ,satisfy their curiosity and test their abilities. Finally, young people are likely to take risks because they want to look brave  and strong.

     However,  parents are often against extreme sports because they cause a lot of injuries and sometimes people die taking such kinds of sports. What is more, they are also afraid that young people will become addicted to taking risks. As a matter of fact, many extreme sports are even less dangerous than traditional ones .

But I disagree with this opinion. I think that training and proper equipment help to make these sports safer. In addition, risky sports help people to  relax  and  find new friends who share the same passion. In my opinion, it is much better than drug addiction.

     To sum up, I strongly believe that extreme sports are as beneficial as traditional kinds. They offer the opportunity to find out where your limits lie. Personally, I am not a risk taker and I would never take up extreme sports but I  respect people who go to extremes.

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